Definitions

theory

[thee-uh-ree, theer-ee] / ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i /

NOUN

hypothesis, belief

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach argument assumption code concept doctrine idea ideology method philosophy plan position premise proposal provision rationale scheme speculation suspicion system thesis understanding

STRONG

base basis codification conditions conjecture dogma feeling foundation grounds guess guesswork hunch impression outlook postulate presentiment presumption shot stab supposal supposition surmise theorem

WEAK

formularization suppose systemization

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief fact information reality truth

STRONG

calculation knowledge measurement proof

WEAK

certainty

Example Sentences

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They are famous for their unique flora and fauna and are where British scientist Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution.

From Barron's

Classes look a lot like college in an earlier era: more Great Books and Socratic method, less arcana and critical theory.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet from the standpoint of information theory, the same ideas could theoretically be transmitted in a far more compressed format.

From Science Daily

Sayers commended the philosopher for anticipating “the great modern theory of fair-play” that defined these works: The author must present all the clues necessary for solving the mystery while misleading the reader about their import.

From The Wall Street Journal

This level of complexity means that if someone is convicted, each case is sentenced differently, even though in theory the maximum is life imprisonment.

From BBC

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